Veterinarians Salary in Seattle, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

Median annual salary $159,130 +26.8% vs national
Median hourly $76.50
10th percentile $105,080
90th percentile $218,130
Employed locally 1,020
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $105,080
    25th
    $121,810
    50th (median)
    $159,130
    75th
    $198,910
    90th
    $218,130

    Seattle economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,594 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 141% Median Veterinarians salary is 41% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $161,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $161,370
    Yakima, WA $157,140
    Washington $155,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $154,350
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $152,200

    Related occupations in Seattle, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $118,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $59,960
    Pharmacists $165,270
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $73,490
    Physicians, All Other $330,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $80,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Seattle?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Seattle, WA is $76.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $131.75 or more per hour.

    Is Seattle above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Seattle, WA is 26.8% above the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Seattle?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $105,080 per year in Seattle, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $121,810.